A suspended flexible support structure for transporting agricultural products

Abstract

This invention discloses a suspended flexible support structure for agricultural product transport containers, relating to the field of agricultural product transport containers. It includes two symmetrically distributed snap-fit ​​plates, each with a C-shaped vertical cross-section. One end of each snap-fit ​​plate is open, and the other end is closed. Two support bodies are inserted into the inner side of each snap-fit ​​plate, and these two support bodies, working vertically, limit the position of the product. A receiving box is fixedly installed on the outer side of each snap-fit ​​plate, and the vertically aligned receiving boxes are fixedly connected by fixing blocks. By incorporating a transmission mechanism and a rotating blocking mechanism, this invention enables the baffle to rotate open when the device is in normal contact with the support surface, rotate to close during handling, and rotate to close again during transportation, all without additional manual operation and for ease of use by staff.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of agricultural product transport containers, specifically an agricultural product transport container with a suspended flexible support structure. Background Technology

[0002] There are many types of agricultural products, and different types of products use different transport containers. For more fragile agricultural products (such as eggs and strawberries), flexible support devices, such as sponges or absorbent cushioning materials, are generally used for support and protection before handling. If a one-time handling method is used, attention needs to be paid to the problem of the product falling out during the handling process, and it is also necessary to prevent the product from falling out during transportation. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an agricultural product transport container with a suspended flexible support structure in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an agricultural product transport container with a suspended flexible support structure, comprising two symmetrically distributed snap-fit ​​plates, the vertical cross-section of which is C-shaped, with one end of the snap-fit ​​plate being open and the other end being closed. Two support bodies are inserted into the inner side of the snap-fit ​​plates, and the two support bodies, which cooperate vertically, are used to limit the product. A receiving box is fixedly installed on the outer side of the snap-fit ​​plates, and the receiving boxes aligned vertically are fixedly connected by a fixing block. The tops of the two upper receiving boxes are fixedly connected by a first handle, and the bottoms of the two lower receiving boxes are fixedly connected by a base plate. A rotating shielding mechanism extending into the inner cavity of the receiving box is rotatably installed at the end of the receiving box near the opening of the snap-fit ​​plate, and a transmission mechanism is installed at the bottom of the lowest rotating shielding mechanism.

[0005] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the rotating shielding mechanism includes an arc-shaped ring fixedly installed on one end of the inner wall of the receiving box. The arc-shaped ring has a hollow structure. The other end of the receiving box is provided with an arc-shaped groove that matches the inner wall of the arc-shaped ring. The inner wall of the arc-shaped groove and the inner wall of the arc-shaped ring are slidably connected by a connecting shaft extending to the outside of the receiving box.

[0006] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the rotating shielding mechanism further includes a baffle rotatably connected to one end of the connecting shaft located on the outer wall of the receiving box. The baffle, when rotated to a horizontal state, is used to shield the opening of the snap-fit ​​plate. The snap-fit ​​plate has an outwardly protruding rotating shaft formed below the opening side end. The outer wall of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the baffle. The center of the arc-shaped groove and the arc-shaped ring coincides with the center of the rotating shaft.

[0007] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the rotating shielding mechanism further includes a gravity shaft fixedly installed on the outer wall of the connecting shaft, a synchronization plate is rotatably installed on the outer wall of the connecting shaft, the synchronization plate is rotatably connected to the outer walls of the two adjacent connecting shafts, the receiving box is provided with a strip groove for the synchronization plate to move, and a limiting baffle is formed on one side of the support body located below to support the bottom end of the horizontal baffle.

[0008] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the transmission mechanism includes a fixed sleeve fixedly installed on the outer wall of the base plate, a sliding rod slidably connected to the inner wall of the fixed sleeve, a first tooth block near the bottommost rotating shaft at the top of the sliding rod, a second tooth block meshing with the first tooth block formed on the outer circumference of the bottommost rotating shaft, a counterweight fixedly installed at the bottom end of the sliding rod, and a bottom groove for the counterweight to slide in the reset state at the bottom end of the base plate, the thickness of the counterweight being less than the thickness of the inner wall of the bottom groove.

[0009] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the transmission mechanism further includes a pressure plate fixedly installed on the outer side of the fixed sleeve, the outer side of the longitudinal plate portion of the pressure plate is formed with a pressure inclined surface, and the side of the bottom plate is provided with a receiving groove for the longitudinal plate portion of the pressure plate to be inserted.

[0010] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the transmission mechanism further includes a sliding block fixedly installed on the side of the fixed sleeve near the base plate, a horizontal groove for the sliding block to slide is provided on one side of the base plate, and a spring is fixedly installed between the outer side of the sliding block and one end of the inner wall of the horizontal groove.

[0011] As a further embodiment of the present invention: a second handle is fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the lower support body, and slots for the second handle to pass through are opened inside both sides of the upper support body. A limiting ring is formed on the vertical part of the second handle to abut against the bottom of the lower support body.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0013] 1. By setting up a transmission mechanism and a rotating blocking mechanism, the device can achieve the effect of opening the baffle when it is in normal contact with the support surface, closing the baffle during handling, and closing the baffle again during transportation, without the need for additional manual operation, and making it convenient for staff to use. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 For the present invention Figure 1Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0016] Figure 3 For the present invention Figure 1 Enlarged view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0017] Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 1 Enlarged view of a section at point C;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the transmission mechanism of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 5 Enlarged view of a section at point D;

[0020] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the towing body of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 8 For the present invention Figure 7 Enlarged view of a section at point E in the middle;

[0022] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the closed end structure of the snap-fit ​​plate of the present invention.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Connecting plate; 2. Receiving box; 3. Handle No. 1; 4. Base plate; 5. Arc ring; 6. Support body; 7. Connecting shaft; 8. Synchronizing plate; 9. Strip groove; 10. Gravity shaft; 11. Baffle; 12. Rotating shaft; 13. Gear No. 2; 14. Sliding rod; 15. Limiting baffle; 16. Horizontal groove; 17. Fixing sleeve; 18. Counterweight seat; 19. Pressure plate; 20. Receiving groove; 21. Spring; 22. Pressure inclined surface; 23. Groove; 24. Handle No. 2; 25. Limiting ring; 26. Bottom groove; 27. Sliding block. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] Please see Figures 1-9In this embodiment of the invention, an agricultural product transport container with a suspended flexible support structure includes two symmetrically distributed snap-fit ​​plates 1. The vertical cross-section of the snap-fit ​​plate 1 is C-shaped, with one end of the snap-fit ​​plate 1 being open and the other end being closed. Two support bodies 6 are inserted into the inner side of the snap-fit ​​plate 1, and the two support bodies 6, which fit together vertically, are used to limit the product. A receiving box 2 is fixedly installed on the outer side of the snap-fit ​​plate 1. The vertically aligned receiving boxes 2 are fixedly connected by fixing blocks. The tops of the two upper receiving boxes 2 are connected by... The first handle 3 is fixedly connected. The bottom of the two lower receiving boxes 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom plate 4. The end of the receiving box 2 near the opening of the snap plate 1 is rotatably installed with a rotating blocking mechanism that extends into the inner cavity of the receiving box 2. The bottom of the lowest rotating blocking mechanism is installed with a transmission mechanism. The second handle 24 is fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the lower support body 6. The upper support body 6 has slots 23 on both sides for the second handle 24 to pass through. The vertical part of the second handle 24 has a limiting ring 25 formed on it that abuts against the bottom of the lower support body 6.

[0026] In this embodiment: First, agricultural products (such as fragile agricultural products like strawberries and eggs) are placed in the lower tray 6. The inner wall of the tray 6 is lined with cushioning sponge. After placement, the upper tray 6 is joined to the lower tray 6 to protect the agricultural products. Then, the two assembled trays 6 are snapped into the inner wall of the snap-fit ​​plate 1 and pushed in completely. During the snap-fitting process, the bottom of the base plate 4 rests on a supporting surface (such as the ground), and the transmission mechanism is in a reset state. Therefore, the rotating shielding mechanism is also in a reset state (i.e., the baffle 11 is in a vertical state). After placement, the device is moved upward by pulling the first handle 3. During the handling process, the bottom of the device separates from the supporting surface. At this time, the transmission mechanism moves downward under the action of gravity, driving the rotating blocking mechanism to rotate the baffle 11 to a horizontal state, blocking one end opening of the locking plate 1 to prevent the product from sliding out during handling. After the device is moved onto the transport vehicle, during the stacking process, the device first contacts the bottom of the inner wall of the transport vehicle. At this time, the baffle 11 rotates to a vertical state, and adjacent devices are in contact. At this time, the contacting devices push the transmission mechanism to move horizontally. Then, the two transmission parts of the transmission mechanism separate, and the baffle 11 can rotate to a horizontal state again under the action of gravity, preventing the agricultural products from sliding out during transportation.

[0027] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4The rotating shielding mechanism includes an arc-shaped ring 5 fixedly installed on one end of the inner wall of the receiving box 2. The arc-shaped ring 5 has a hollow structure. The other end of the receiving box 2 has an arc-shaped groove that matches the inner wall of the arc-shaped ring 5. The inner wall of the arc-shaped groove and the inner wall of the arc-shaped ring 5 are slidably connected to a connecting shaft 7 extending to the outside of the receiving box 2. The rotating shielding mechanism also includes a baffle 11 rotatably connected to the connecting shaft 7 at one end of the outer wall of the receiving box 2. The baffle 11, when rotated to a horizontal state, is used to shield the opening of the snap-fit ​​plate 1. The snap-fit ​​plate 1 has a directional... The outer wall of the rotating shaft 12 is rotatably connected to the baffle 11. The center of the arc groove and the arc ring 5 coincides with the center of the rotating shaft 12. The rotating shielding mechanism also includes a gravity shaft 10 fixedly installed on the outer wall of the connecting shaft 7. The outer wall of the connecting shaft 7 is rotatably installed with a synchronization plate 8. The synchronization plate 8 is rotatably connected to the outer walls of the two adjacent connecting shafts 7. The receiving box 2 is provided with a strip groove 9 for the synchronization plate 8 to move. The support body 6 located below is formed with a limiting baffle 15 to support the bottom of the horizontal baffle 11.

[0028] In this embodiment: when the base plate 4 is in contact with the supporting surface (such as the bottom of the inner wall of the carriage or the ground), the transmission mechanism slides upward, pushing the baffle 11 to rotate to the vertical state. When the device is in normal reverse, there will be no other surfaces on both sides of the device to apply horizontal thrust to the transmission mechanism. Therefore, the transmission mechanism remains in the current position, realizing the baffle 11 rotating upward to the vertical state. During the process of the baffle 11 rotating to the vertical state, the baffle 11 rotates upward with the rotating shaft 12 as the center. At this time, the rotating baffle 11 drives the connecting shaft 7 to rotate downward synchronously. The connecting shaft 7 can then rotate through the arc groove and the arc ring 5. Since the center of the arc groove and the arc ring 5 coincide with the center of the rotating shaft 12, there will be no rotational interference.

[0029] When one connecting shaft 7 rotates, the connecting shaft 7 pulls the synchronous plate 8 connected to it to move, which in turn drives another connecting shaft 7 connected to it to move. In this way, multiple connecting shafts 7 can move synchronously, thereby achieving the purpose of multiple baffles 11 rotating upward and opening. During this process, the synchronous plate 8 moves in the strip groove 9.

[0030] When the device is placed on the inner wall of the transport vehicle, the two parts of the transmission mechanism are separated. The half of the baffle 11 near the rotating shaft 12 is made of a high-density metal (such as iron), while the other half is made of a lighter plastic material. Therefore, under the action of gravity, the baffle 11 can rotate back to a horizontal state, preventing the baffle 11 from being in an open state during transportation.

[0031] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 The transmission mechanism includes a fixed sleeve 17 fixedly installed on the outer wall of the base plate 4. A sliding rod 14 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the fixed sleeve 17. A first tooth block is located on the side of the top of the sliding rod 14 near the bottom rotating shaft 12. A second tooth block 13 is formed on the outer periphery of the bottom rotating shaft 12, which meshes with the first tooth block. A counterweight 18 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the sliding rod 14. A bottom groove 26 is formed at the bottom end of the base plate 4 for the counterweight 18 to slide in the reset state. The thickness of the counterweight 18 is less than the inner wall of the bottom groove 26. The transmission mechanism also includes a pressure plate 19 fixedly installed on the outer side of the fixed sleeve 17. The outer side of the longitudinal plate portion of the pressure plate 19 is formed with a pressure inclined surface 22. The side of the bottom plate 4 is provided with a receiving groove 20 for the longitudinal plate portion of the pressure plate 19 to be inserted. The transmission mechanism also includes a sliding block 27 fixedly installed on the side of the fixed sleeve 17 near the bottom plate 4. A horizontal groove 16 is provided on one side of the bottom plate 4 for the sliding block 27 to slide. A spring 21 is fixedly installed between the outer side of the sliding block 27 and one end of the inner wall of the horizontal groove 16.

[0032] In this embodiment: when the device contacts the support surface, the counterweight 18 contacts the support surface first and stops moving downwards, while the base plate 4 continues to move downwards before contacting the support surface. Therefore, the counterweight 18 moves upwards relative to the base plate 4, and the sliding rod 14 moves upwards relative to the second tooth block 13. The sliding rod 14 drives the second tooth block 13 to rotate through the first tooth block, and the second tooth block 13 drives the rotating shaft 12 fixedly connected to it to rotate. The rotating shaft 12 can drive the baffle 11 to rotate upwards and open, and the synchronous plate 8 enables multiple baffles 11 to rotate and open synchronously, making it convenient to put in and take out the support body 6.

[0033] When the device is placed into the transport vehicle for transportation, the adjacent devices are in close contact with each other, and the edge devices are in contact with the inner wall of the transport vehicle. The pressure generated by the contact acts on the pressure plate 19, and the pressure plate 19 pushes the fixed sleeve 17. The fixed sleeve 17 can then drive the sliding block 27 to slide along the horizontal groove 16. At this time, the spring 21 is compressed until the longitudinal plate of the pressure plate 19 enters the receiving groove 20. During this process, the moving fixed sleeve 17 can drive the sliding rod 14 to slide synchronously, so that the first tooth block and the second tooth block 13 are separated and the second tooth block 13 is no longer limited. At this time, the baffle 11 is no longer restricted to a vertical state, and the baffle 11 rotates to a horizontal state under the action of gravity and is blocked by the limiting baffle 15 to avoid excessive rotation.

[0034] The above method achieves the following: during product handling, the baffle 11 is in a horizontally closed state to prevent the product from falling out. When placed normally, the baffle 11 can be rotated to a vertically open state. During transportation, the baffle 11 can still be rotated to close without additional manual operation, which is quite convenient.

[0035] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An agricultural product transport container with a suspended flexible support structure, comprising two symmetrically distributed snap-fit ​​plates (1), characterized in that, The vertical cross section of the snap-fit ​​plate (1) is "C" shaped, and one end of the snap-fit ​​plate (1) is open and the other end is closed. Two brackets (6) are inserted into the inner side of the snap-fit ​​plate (1). The two brackets (6) that fit together are used to limit the product. A receiving box (2) is fixedly installed on the outer side of the snap-fit ​​plate (1). The receiving boxes (2) that are aligned vertically are fixedly connected by a fixing block. The top of the two receiving boxes (2) located above are fixedly connected by a first handle (3). The bottom of the two receiving boxes (2) located below are fixedly connected by a base plate (4). A rotating shielding mechanism that extends into the inner cavity of the receiving box (2) is rotatably installed at the end of the receiving box (2) near the opening of the snap-fit ​​plate (1). A transmission mechanism is installed at the bottom of the rotating shielding mechanism located at the bottom.

2. The agricultural product transport container with a suspended flexible support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating shielding mechanism includes an arc-shaped ring (5) fixedly installed on one end of the inner wall of the receiving box (2). The arc-shaped ring (5) has a hollow structure. The other end of the receiving box (2) is provided with an arc-shaped groove that matches the inner wall of the arc-shaped ring (5). The inner wall of the arc-shaped groove and the inner wall of the arc-shaped ring (5) are slidably connected to a connecting shaft (7) extending to the outside of the receiving box (2).

3. The agricultural product transport container with a suspended flexible support structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating shielding mechanism also includes a baffle (11) rotatably connected to the connecting shaft (7) at one end of the outer wall of the receiving box (2). The baffle (11) rotated to a horizontal state is used to shield the opening of the snap-fit ​​plate (1). The snap-fit ​​plate (1) is rotatably connected to an outwardly protruding rotating shaft (12) at the lower end of the opening side. The outer wall of the rotating shaft (12) is fixedly connected to the baffle (11). The center of the arc groove and the arc ring (5) coincides with the center of the rotating shaft (12).

4. The agricultural product transport container with a suspended flexible support structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rotating shielding mechanism also includes a gravity shaft (10) fixedly installed on the outer wall of the connecting shaft (7). A synchronization plate (8) is rotatably installed on the outer wall of the connecting shaft (7). The synchronization plate (8) is rotatably connected to the outer walls of the two adjacent connecting shafts (7). A strip groove (9) is provided on the receiving box (2) for the synchronization plate (8) to move. A limiting baffle (15) is formed on one side of the support body (6) located below to support the bottom end of the horizontal baffle (11).

5. The agricultural product transport container with a suspended flexible support structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The transmission mechanism includes a fixed sleeve (17) fixedly installed on the outer wall of the base plate (4). A sliding rod (14) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the fixed sleeve (17). A first tooth block is located on the side of the top of the sliding rod (14) close to the bottom rotating shaft (12). A second tooth block (13) is formed on the outer periphery of the bottom rotating shaft (12) to mesh with the first tooth block. A counterweight seat (18) is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the sliding rod (14). A bottom groove (26) is opened at the bottom end of the base plate (4) for the counterweight seat (18) to slide in the reset state. The thickness of the counterweight seat (18) is less than the thickness of the inner wall of the bottom groove (26).

6. The agricultural product transport container with a suspended flexible support structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The transmission mechanism also includes a pressure plate (19) fixedly installed on the outer side of the fixed sleeve (17). The outer side of the longitudinal plate portion of the pressure plate (19) is formed with a pressure inclined surface (22), and the side of the bottom plate (4) is provided with a receiving groove (20) for the longitudinal plate portion of the pressure plate (19) to be inserted.

7. The agricultural product transport container with a suspended flexible support structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The transmission mechanism also includes a sliding block (27) fixedly installed on the side of the fixed sleeve (17) near the base plate (4). A horizontal groove (16) for sliding the sliding block (27) is provided on one side of the base plate (4). A spring (21) is fixedly installed between the outside of the sliding block (27) and one end of the inner wall of the horizontal groove (16).

8. The agricultural product transport container with a suspended flexible support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower support (6) has a second handle (24) fixedly installed on both sides of the top. The upper support (6) has slots (23) on both sides for the second handle (24) to pass through. The vertical part of the second handle (24) has a limiting ring (25) that abuts against the bottom of the lower support (6).

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